Double-handedly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Double-handedly is an adverb meaning Using two people.
Meaning
Using two people.
More Meanings
- Using both hands at the same time.
- By means of two approaches or agents
- Duplicitously or hypocritically.
Example Sentences
NATO works double-handedly against Albanians and Serbs.
The combination of discontent and economic collapse brought about the revolution. It did not do so simply double-handedly.
Dinghies are designed to be sailed single-handedly or double-handedly, but some larger cruising dinghies may have room for four or more people on board.
Working double-handedly also conserves your hands in large kneading strokes, for example when you are working on the adductors on the inside of the thigh.
Word Forms
- doublehandedly
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doublehandedly, two-handedly, double-handed, both-handedly, two-handed, many-handedly.
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